Upon dealing with Lei Bao, Lin Feng received a WeChat message from Liu Mengyao when he returned to the hot spring hotel. Liu Mengyao and the others had already returned home.
Since the villa was in disarray and needed renovation, Liu Mengyao and Luo Keke temporarily moved to the old Liu family residence, asking Lin Feng to find them there after he finished his business.
Lin Feng sent back an OK gesture, not in a hurry to go to the Liu family.
He wanted to talk to Tang Wan about the next plan.
However, before Lin Feng could even enter the hotel, he was stopped by Tang Pinliang, who was waiting at the entrance.
"Brother-in-law, you're finally back. My sister is in big trouble!"
Tang Pinliang eagerly approached Lin Feng, his expression a mixture of nervousness and anxiety.
"Xiao Liangzi, you say your sister is in trouble, what's going on?"
Lin Feng's heart suddenly tensed. Having gone through this near-death experience, he was truly afraid of anyone close to him encountering danger again.
"Brother-in-law, don't be too nervous. My eldest cousin, Tang Long, is back, and my second grandfather is going to hold a family meeting overnight to drive my grandfather and sister out of the Tang family!"
Tang Pinliang explained.
Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it was some life-or-death matter. So that's all it was?
"Xiao Liangzi, your eldest cousin's return, does it have anything to do with driving your grandfather and sister out of the Tang family? This kind of thing, it seems your cousin doesn't have the final say, does he?"
Lin Feng asked, puzzled.
"Brother-in-law, it's a long story. Let's talk as we go!"
Tang Pinliang sighed, opened the car door, and motioned for Lin Feng to accompany him to the Tang family.
On the way to the Tang family, Tang Pinliang patiently explained to Lin Feng, and only then did Lin Feng understand the whole story.
It turned out that Tang Qinghe and his faction believed he was dead and intended to completely expel Tang Qingshan's lineage from the Tang family, thereby seizing the Phil Group's six-star hotel project.
In their view, Phil gave the project to Tang Wan only out of respect for Lin Feng. Now that Lin Feng was dead, that respect naturally wouldn't count for much.
Furthermore, Tang Long, as Tang Qinghe's eldest grandson, had always been someone Tang Qinghe was proud of.
According to Tang Pinliang, Tang Long had been leading troops in the military for years, achieving numerous victories recently. Now, he had been recalled to Qingcheng by the higher-ups and was granted the title of King of Qing.
Currently, the entire Qingcheng was under Tang Long's jurisdiction.
Upon hearing this news, Tang Qinghe's back instantly straightened, and he then harbored the idea of unifying the Tang family.
As expected, when Tang Pinliang drove Lin Feng to the Tang family manor.
Several battle vehicles were parked at the entrance of the Tang family manor, with a full company of guards stationed there.
Even Tang Pinliang had to have his identity verified before being allowed to enter.
"Brother-in-law, do you see? Tang Long is just showing off, trying to intimidate us all!"
"It's infuriating, what's so amazing about him!"
Tang Pinliang grumbled, but his eyes revealed a deep sense of envy and jealousy.
It was understandable, as there was no man in this world who didn't yearn for ultimate power.
Now that Tang Long had returned home with honor and was titled King.
As a member of the Tang family of the same generation as Tang Long, Tang Pinliang certainly felt unconvinced.
"Xiao Liangzi, you don't need to be envious of him. Since the higher-ups could title him King of a city, he must have something extraordinary about him."
"However, a mere King of a city, in my eyes, is truly nothing to worry about!"
Lin Feng said with a smile, trying to appease him.
Tang Pinliang's face lit up, and he chuckled, "Brother-in-law, I knew no matter how impressive Tang Long is, he's not as impressive as you. With your words, I'm truly relieved!"
"Otherwise, I was really afraid my sister would be bullied this time!"
The stone in Tang Pinliang's heart finally fell. He had been waiting for Lin Feng's assurance.
"That's for sure. With me here, no one can bully your sister."
Lin Feng said with a confident smile.
At this moment, in the Tang family's conference hall.
Tang Qinghe had already taken the main seat.
Beside him sat several fully armed soldiers.
Tang Long sat below Tang Qinghe, dressed in military uniform, with a golden eagle medal on his shoulder.
This medal was the symbol of the King of a city.
Looking at Tang Long before them, all the Tang family members dared not breathe loudly.
There was no help for it; Tang Long's aura was too overwhelming.
Even within the family, they felt an invisible pressure.
Tang Wan and Tang Qingshan sat opposite Tang Qinghe, feeling surrounded by an army.
Everyone was hostile towards the grandfather and grandson.
"Alright, I think everyone is almost here, so let's start the meeting!"
Tang Qinghe, with a rosy complexion, cleared his throat and announced with unconcealed joy: "Heaven blesses the Tang family, our descendants are all dragons among men. Now, my grandson Tang Long has returned with honor and has been crowned King. It is truly a cause for celebration!"
With that, Tang Qinghe led the applause.
Instantly, the Tang family conference hall erupted in thunderous applause, and the second branch of the Tang family was filled with pride and satisfaction.
From this day forward, the Tang family would be the undisputed top affluent family in Qingcheng.
With Tang Long, the unapproachable King of Qing, watching over them, all the influential figures in Qingcheng would flock to curry favor with the Tang family in the future.
And all the members of the second branch of the Tang family would be in a position to be fawned over by everyone.
"Xiao Wan, we have ultimately lost. Grandfather asks for nothing else, only that you can revitalize grandfather's lineage!"
"Develop discreetly. We are no match for your second grandfather anymore. We have to endure whatever they say."
Tang Qingshan was filled with worry, sighing repeatedly.
He patted Tang Wan's hand, seeming to have aged several years in an instant.
Gone was his usual sharpness and vigor.
"Grandfather, please don't worry. As long as I am here, I will not let your lineage fall. I will work hard."
Tang Wan forced a smile. Pressed by the powerful aura of Tang Qinghe's faction, she felt very uncomfortable.
"Next, I have a very important matter to announce. This matter concerns Tang Wan, so listen carefully!"
Tang Qinghe finally turned his attention to Tang Wan.
"Second Grandfather, please speak, I am listening."
Tang Wan forced a smile.
"Tang Wan, it is now known throughout the city that you are dating Lin Feng. And Lin Feng killed Lei Bao's son, and was then killed by Lei Bao's subordinates. You both know about this!"
"The nature of this incident is extremely bad and evokes widespread outrage! It has caused indelible negative repercussions for our Tang family!"
"Especially since Tang Long has just been appointed King of Qing, there can be no stain on him! Therefore, after deliberation by our Tang family members, we have decided to expel you, Tang Wan, from the Tang family, and reclaim all the Tang family's commercial projects under your management, in order to sever ties with Lin Feng!"
"Do you accept this decision?"
Tang Qinghe pronounced his judgment righteously.
"Second Grandfather, since you've said so, do I have any reason not to accept?"
Tang Wan sneered. She had seen this kind of false accusation tactic many times.
"Good, since you accept, then it is settled!"
"From this day forward, Tang Wan is no longer a member of the Tang family!"
"As for your granduncle Tang Qingshan, he is also of an age to retire. Let him enjoy his old age. I will take over all the important affairs of the Tang family."
Tang Qinghe announced with great seriousness.